Oregon narrows LGBTQ+ foster youth protections after losing federal appeals case
Oregon has narrowed protections for LGBTQ+ foster youth following a federal appeals court ruling. Prospective foster and adoptive parents are no longer required to commit to affirming a child's potential LGBTQ+ identity. This decision limits the state's ability to mandate inclusive placements based on these specific criteria.
Oregon’s prospective foster and adoptive parents do not need to commit to affirming a child’s potential LGBTQ+ identity to serve as caregivers in the wake of a recent federal court ruling that has narrowed child welfare officials’ ability to determine inclusive placements.
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